Growth of Kings Moat and what it means for Dodleston Parish Council Finances

The development of Kings Moat has brought significant changes to the finances of Dodleston Parish Council. As the number of households within the parish has increased, so too have the Council’s financial resources and responsibilities.

Headline Figures

• Year-end reserves: £5,625 in 2019, rising to a peak of £356,415 in 2025 before falling to £250,463 in 2026.
• Annual precept: Increased from £19,944 in 2019 to £51,730 in 2026.
• Unspent Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL): £297,487 held as at 31 March 2025.

Community Infrastructure Levy

Dodleston Parish Council holds one of the largest CIL balances held by a parish council within Cheshire West and Chester.

These figures illustrate the significant financial changes that have accompanied the growth of Kings Moat and the resulting increase in the scale and responsibilities of Dodleston Parish Council.